- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Kristina
Dr. Kristina Thompson helps people manage parenting stress and related struggles. She supports parents dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, sleep and eating problems, addiction concerns, and the emotional fallout of trauma and abuse.
She is Dr. Kristina Thompson, LPC, and she draws on 13 years of clinical experience as a counselor. Her approach is straightforward and personal.
She offers a listening space that is nonjudgmental and empathetic. Sessions focus on practical skills parents can use at home, whether that means managing overwhelming feelings, improving communication, or finding steadier routines.
Background and approach
Therapy sessions may include work on thinking patterns and behaviors, guided processing of painful memories, and goal-focused conversations that help people find motivation to change. She adapts methods to each person’s needs and priorities rather than following a single script. Dr.
Thompson emphasizes building trust first. People can expect clear explanations of options and step-by-step suggestions to try between sessions. She encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
Based in Mississippi, she uses an active, collaborative style aimed at helping parents regain footing during stressful seasons. Her practice blends listening with practical tools to help people move forward.
What Kristina works with
Everything Kristina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kristina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kristina lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online parenting support
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person seeking help, focusing on empathy and listening to understand what matters most. This approach helps parents feel heard and seen while they sort out priorities and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers clear tools for changing unhelpful thinking and building new routines, which can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood challenges that affect parenting.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured method used to work through distressing memories and reactions tied to trauma. When appropriate, it can help reduce the intensity of painful memories that interfere with day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most useful, then try approaches that match those needs. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time based on what works best.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and messaging offer short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and to continue work when in-person visits are not possible.
Questions people ask about Kristina
What parenting and family concerns are addressed here?
Common topics include stress related to parenting, sleep and eating concerns, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's style during sessions?
The style is open, sympathetic, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on building rapport, offering support, and working on practical coping strategies.
How much experience does this counselor have?
The clinician has 13 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds an MS LPC credential and is based in Mississippi.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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